Margaretholme Independent Living
DCM provides independent living facilities at Margaretholme, in Sandymount Village. Opening its doors in 1965 we were one of the first purpose built independent living complexes in Ireland. This service caters for over 40 residents to enjoy living independently but in a supported, caring environment. Our aim is to nuture a friendly cheerful and safe community that our residents are happy to call “home” and where everyone is treated with warmth and respect. We have recently added new services to expand our support team to include HealthCare Assistants. This has enabled our residents to stay in their homes for longer promoting aging in place and avoiding hospital transfer and nursing home admission.
DCM provides independent living facilities at Margaretholme, in Sandymount Village. Opening its doors in 1965 we were one of the first purpose built independent living complexes in Ireland. This service caters for over 40 residents to enjoy living independently but in a supported, caring environment. Our aim is to nuture a friendly cheerful and safe community that our residents are happy to call “home” and where everyone is treated with warmth and respect. We have recently added new services to expand our support team to include HealthCare Assistants. This has enabled our residents to stay in their homes for longer promoting aging in place and avoiding hospital transfer and nursing home admission.
A comfortable & inviting Home
A comfortable & inviting Home
Margaretholme is located in the heart of Sandymount Village and consists of one or two bedroom bungalows or apartments set out in mature gardens.
Our service is tailored for active independent adults who want to live independently but as part of a supportive community.
We place great emphasis on creating positive experiences where residents can make friends and lead enriched lives.
Community Activities
We provide a full calendar of activities throughout the year in our service. We regularly engage with residents to get feedback on activities and outings they would like to partake in. A recently formed music group at Margaretholme is a great success and the group have performed in our other services. We also encourage residents to contribute to content for our DCM newsletter which is published twice annually.
Some of our activities:
Some of our activities:
Health Care Assistant Program
Health Care Assistant Program
The Health Care Assistant Team at Margaretholme is a recent service addition since 2022.
This service developed in partnership with the HSE has enabled us to have full time care staff onsite to meet the changing needs of the residents.
Care staff are rostered Monday-Sunday and support residents with light housekeeping duties, shopping, daily tasks and personal care.
This service addition has enabled residents to live independently in their own home for longer.
Services
Accommodation at Margaretholme is in comfortable one or two bedroom bungalows or apartments.
Our Single Units are 32.8sq.m / 352.8sq.ft in size and have an entrance lobby, living room, bedroom, bathroom and compact fitted kitchen.
Our Double Units are 53.7sq.m / 617.5sq.ft in size and include an entrance lobby, two bedrooms, living room, bathroom and compact fitted kitchen.
Friends and family are welcome to visit and stay. Visitors bedroom are available in our communal building. This must be pre-booked by contacting the staff team in advance. We charge €20 per night per person in guest accommodation.
Daily Lunch
A 4 course Lunch (Starter, Main Course, Desert, Tea, Coffee and Biscuits) is provided 7 days a week in our dining room. Residents have the option of coming to the dining room or collecting this meal to take to their home.
Each Independent Living Service has a dedicated Head Chef. Our food is home cooked and nutritious with fresh ingredients all sourced locally. The menus are reviewed regularly with residents’ choices taken into consideration.
The lunch service is an important part of the day as it is an opportunity for the community living in our service to come together and share their news over lunch. Daily announcements are provided so residents are kept updated on news and upcoming activities they can book into.
Residents Cooking Facilities
Residents have facilities to cook light meals and prepare breakfast in their own kitchens. Staff will support residents with online or local shopping. In the event that a resident is unwell staff will do their best to support their dietary needs
Laundry
Residents have access to laundry services in the communal building onsite.
Activities
An activities schedule is in place and is regularly changed so there is a range of internal activities and outings for residents to take part in. A new music group is a weekly addition to the activity schedule. A newly upgraded lounge area is located in the central building where residents can come to watch tv or a movie, play board games, run book club or catch up with friends.
Gardens
Our complex has mature gardens with space for residents to sit, relax and enjoy. Residents can maintain their own garden area if they like.
Security
We have 24-hour support provided by our staff 8am to 8pm and monitoring systems which cover the site from 8pm to 8am. CCTV is also in operation. Residents have security pendants and an alarm system in their accommodation which alerts our staff when there is an emergency.
Care Supports
We now have health care assistants as part of our staff team to support residents to live independently for longer. Care staff are rostered 7 days per week. They liaise closely with our part time nurse manager and also with the public health nurse so we can advocate for our residents needs.
TV / Internet and Phone
Residents must organise their own providers when they take up accommodation with us.
Day Service coming soon:
Day Services at Margaretholme are currently under discussion with the HSE. If you are interested in registering your interest for this service please view our flyer here.
View Day Service Flyer
Location:
Margaretholme is located in Sandymount Village in Dublin 4. It is a fantastic location for those wishing to retire somewhere peaceful yet with access to sea walks and a bustling village full of character.
Transport:
The area is served by Dublin Bus and the Dart.
Useful Resources Available for Independent Living
Living Alone Allowance Living Alone Increase (www.gov.ie)
Winter Fuel Allowance Fuel Allowance (citizensinformation.ie)
Fair Deal Fair Deal Scheme (citizensinformation.ie)
Free Travel Free Travel Scheme (www.gov.ie)
Fuel Payment Fuel Allowance (www.gov.ie)
State Pension State Pension (Contributory) (www.gov.ie)
Household Benefits Package Household Benefits Package (www.gov.ie)
Medical Card Medical cards – HSE.ie
Mobility Aids Grant Scheme Mobility Aids Grant (www.gov.ie)
